Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic Party. ...more

January 5, 2009

WASHINGTON - A top Hillary Rodham Clinton fundraiser threw her support behind Republican John McCain today saying he will lead the country in a centrist fashion and accusing the Democrats of becoming too extreme. ...more

September 17, 2008

Questions of general interest will be answered in this column. ...more

July 14, 2008

For all Sen. Barack Obama's success raising money and generating excitement among voters, he faces a daunting challenge as he prepares to claim the nomination in August: a Democratic convention effort marred by costly setbacks and embarrassing delays. ...more

July 6, 2008

I'm disappointed, but that's not why I'm angry. I don't think Hillary Clinton lost just because of sexism. I think the part that has angered women so much was the sexism by the media, in particular, and the lack of outrage voiced by everyone concerned, especially those in the Democratic Party, especially leadership. ...more

June 15, 2008

Avoiding casualties in Iraq is more important than bringing troops home, Republican John McCain said Wednesday, feeding an outcry from Democrats who quickly declared him to be out of touch with the public and the needs of the military. ...more

June 12, 2008

Voters did not hand Democrats control of Congress two years ago in order to impeach President Bush, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean said Wednesday. ...more

June 12, 2008

Now that a would-be first female president is ending her quest for the White House, the race is more about women than ever before. ...more

June 7, 2008

Top Democratic leaders intend to push for a quick end to the battle for the presidential nomination when primaries are over next week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday, adding that he, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and party chairman Howard Dean will urge uncommitted delegates to choose sides. ...more

May 30, 2008

In a banner fundraising year for Democrats, the struggles of the Democratic National Committee to stockpile cash are frustrating party leaders and complicating efforts to define Arizona Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. ...more

May 27, 2008